Skelmersdale 3 Warrington Town 1. WARRINGTON Town lost their fourth consecutive away game at Skelmersdale on Boxing Day. The Yellows, who named an unchanged side, had won their last two home games and travelled to Skelmersdale in confident mood. They
NICK Roberts has been experimenting on Warrington Anglers' Association's river fisheries using giant lobworms at 30p each and achieving some respectable results. However, his latest trip to the River Dane topped his previous efforts. Arriving at the
Do so much for others - who's year is it? Warrington Sports Personality Awards 2006
Crosfields 1 Garswood 0. CROSFIELDS produced their best performance of the season to defeat Garswood in the Mid-Cheshire League First Division on Saturday. With Stuart Bear and Danny Gallop dominating the midfield, Crosfields controlled the game from
PAUL Cullen says Wolves are already seeing the benefits of Great Britain international Paul Johnson's arrival from Bradford Bulls. The centre or back row forward played outside Ireland stand off Chris Bridge when he made his debut in the 62-6 demolition
Is there still time to campaign for Stockton Lane in Grappenhall to be re-opened to through traffic? This road has served the community for hundreds of years; it continued to do so for more than 200 years after the building of the canal caused the difficult
As we are about to start a new year I would like to think that we make sure we try to do something for the young people. All they want is to be able to go somewhere for a chat and listen to music. All parish councillors should try to open up the community
HAVING read Stephen Bailey's article regarding the Parr Hall meeting, it seems obvious that the council has already decided on the fate of Mr Smith's. They must have paid to get the suggested plans from Roman Strzala, the strategic director of SBS Architects
I would like, through your pages, to express my gratitude to Warrington police for all the help they gave me on Friday, December 1. If it had not been for their prompt response, their communication network and their diligence the outcome of my dilemma
All too often we hear negative reports on the care received from Warrington Hospital so, on a more positive note, I would like to tell you about a recent event that my family and I experienced. My mother (Joan Brown) was admitted by ambulance on November
ALTHOUGH it is always gratifying to know your services have been well received and appreciated by others, I think that my colleague, Steve Grant, while probably bemused, will also be greatly embarrassed by the appellation the Rev', which has appeared
I WOULD like to respond to a couple of the points made by your correspondents about the proposals for the refurbishment of the Parr Hall. Dorothy Pritchard asks who I and the rest of the council have been listening to. The answer is that we are listening
I did not read Mr Smales' letter. However, I did read the responses to it. Shame on you all. You compare what you have with what he has: the cars, the size of gardens, the ability to be at home for your children. Perhaps we could all benefit if you
I WAS leaving Tesco on Thursday, December 14, at around 6.30pm. It was a very windy night and all I could do was watch as two trolleys slammed into my car. So, I would just like to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the customers who could
I was disgusted to witness a scene in Latchford Post Office on the morning of Saturday, December 16. A customer was being served by Mrs Burroughs and, I am not sure what the problem was, but she amazed everyone in the queue by tearing a strip off Mrs
IT feels dangerous to walk down. That's a residents verdict on a Latchford road that has had faulty streetlights for several weeks. Rose Davidson spoke out about the lights on Minerva Close - she estimates the four lights have been out of action for
PLANS for the rebuild of Culcheth High School are due out in the middle of next year. The blueprints for the £18 million development are being worked on and councillors expect work to begin in 2008 at the latest. The plans involve the demolish of the
CULCHETH Lions club is selling a charity calendar with scenes of Warrington. Sales of the calendar will raise money for good causes in the area. To buy one contact the club or call 01942 261151.
THE next Culcheth community action meeting takes place on January 17 in the village. Police are encouraging everyone to attend.
THE success of Radio Lymm could see it return as soon as the summer. The radio station for south Warrington ran on a voluntary basis in the run up to Lymm Dickensian day and proved a massive hit. Now the organisers of Lymm Festival are interested in
A BIRCHWOOD youngster won an early Christmas present thanks to the Warrington Guardian. Abbie Martin, aged seven, was one of the winners in our Letter To Santa competition. Five winners shared a variety of prizes from DVDs and model sets to trips to
A PEDESTRIAN crossing and lights are to be installed as part of roadworks on the A574, at Cromwell Avenue, in Westbrook. The work at the junction with Westbrook Crescent and Ladywood Road will see the roundabout removed and a signal junction with pedestrian
ENJOY a half marathon power walk around Culcheth to raise vital funds for WaterAid. Culcheth resident Amy Driver has organised the walk on Sunday, February 18, from noon starting at The Harrow on Warrington Road. WaterAid provides safe water and sanitation
AN aspiring architect has sky high hopes for success after scooping a creative accolade. Greg Storrar, of Marlbrough Crescent, Stockton Heath, has been given an award by the Arts and Sports Trust to pursue his passion. The 16-year-old received £250
PUPILS at a Fairfield primary school got the inside scoop on what life is like as a reporter. Children at St Elphin's Church of England Primary School welcomed Warrington Guardian reporter Vicki Stockman who told them all about life as a journalist.
THE doors to a new children's centre based in Dallam will open in 2007. The Sure Start Children's Centre, based at Dallam Primary School, will open its doors to families in Dallam on Janurary 8 offering a wide range of services. The centre is the third
A NEW fence is the latest addition at Bewsey Park to help boost safety. The park is currently undergoing improvement work and the fence has been fitted in response to park users' concerns on safety. The fence will protect popular facilities such as
CHILDREN at St Paul of the Cross Primary School may be enjoying a larger sports hall in the new year when the school extends its existing facilities. Work will start in January to provide an additional 86 square metres of space to the existing hall and
POLICE sent letters to all residents of Park Road in Great Sankey after complaints that cars were parking on the pavements and blocking the footpaths.
HENRY Street car park in Lymm will be closed early next month because of work to remark the spaces. The car park will be closed over the weekend of January 13 and 14.
AN application has been made to build a pair of semi-detached houses at land next to 90 Fairclough Street in Burtonwood. Simon Mason Designs Ltd has submitted the plans to the borough council.
GREAT Sankey Parish Council donated £50 worth of Argos vouchers to the following to help with their Christmas celebrations: Jack and Jill pre-school, Cromdale Way pre-school and Hood Lane pre-school.
A GRAPPENHALL woman has scooped a national prize for outstanding quality of care at a high-profile award ceremony in London. Carolynne Miller, who used to work as a nurse at Winwick Hospital, received the accolade at London's Metropole Hilton in recognition
HOOD Manor shops are getting protected by a hidden police surveillance camera. The shopping site off Dorchester Road in Great Sankey has been a magnet for crime - especially youths climbing on the roofs. But the portable camera has been brought in by
JAKE Williams has been named Beaver of the Year for the 1st Thelwall Beavers. The seven-year-old was presented with the trophy at the group's annual Christmas party in Gulliver's. Anyone interested in joining the Beavers should call Martha on 261763
THIS year's Cub of the Year for the 6th Warrington Cub Scout Group is Chris Hughes. He won for his regular involvement in activities including games, badge work and his attitude to his fellow Cubs and leaders. The group meets at Baden Lodge next to
THREE of Lymm's primary schools are set to benefit from a twinning scheme. Youngsters at Cherry Tree Primary School and Oughtrington Primary School are already swapping stories and reports with their counterparts in Lymm's twin town Muere-Soire Leung
Broadheath Central 1 Eagle Sports 3. EAGLE Sports were in no mood to give presents away as they defeated Mid-Cheshire League Second Division leaders Broadheath on Saturday. Eagle played their best football of the season and never looked like surrendering
Golborne Sports 3 Warrington Town Reserves 3. WARRINGTON Town Reserves fought back to preserve their 12-match unbeaten record at promotion rivals Golborne Sports in the Mid-Cheshire League Second Division on Saturday. In an exciting and open game Town
IT was fitting that a pantomime with a scene set in a laundry should include so many soap stars in the cast. Watching Aladdin at The Lowry, however, all thoughts of the alter egos of Bill Ward, Casey-Lee Jolleys and Cleveland Campbell floated away like
Even gentle perusal can be considered, at best, unwise, lest one is confronted by infernal best of 2006' lists, lazily compiled by irksome London hacks who labour under the delusion that they are the supreme arbiters of cultural taste. Vast experience
ALADDIN hits the stage at the Parr Hall this January and the Warrington Guardian is offering a fantastic prize package for two lucky families. The classic family pantomime Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp opens on Friday, January 4. This hilarious and
PARAMEDICS were called to a two-vehicle collision in London Road, Stockton Heath, at 3.23pm on Tuesday. Two people were taken to Warrington Hospital.
A RESTORATION plan for Thelwall's high level bridge is long overdue. Too many of our most notable landmarks have been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. And, not only could the high level crossing do with a lick of paint, the bridge could also
WARRINGTON-based children's charity Sure Start has been given £100 by Haydock based Lombard Asset Finance. The company also bought several Christmas presents for the charity.
ARMED raiders stormed a village post office but escaped empty handed. Two balaclava-clad men threatened staff at Glazebrook Post Office, Glazebrook Lane, last Wednesday (December 20) lunchtime. The pair, carrying what are believed to be firearms, demanded
JASON Clutton worked extra hard this Christmas to make sure the water in Warrington was up to scratch. The dad-of-two is responsible for checking the quality of United Utilities' drinking water across the north west . The 35-year-old was given the shift
LT John Bridge, who has died at the age of 91, wrote an article for The War Illustrated in May 1945 explaining how he helped clear Messina harbour in Sicily - and how he lost his pacifist views. Here is an extract: "I would certainly kill a German
AFTER years spent living in a world of blurred shapes and images, John Sullivan can finally see the light after a groundbreaking cornea transplant. John, aged 37, first started having problems with his sight when he was 11. What seemed to be short sightedness
SOUL mates Hayley Westwood and James McKune will tie the knot next year in a true tale of love triumphing over adversity. Last month, the Warrington Guardian exclusively told how James, aged 31, was left paralysed from the chest down following a horrific
IT HAS been a long time since Snoop Dogg released an album worth listening to, let alone buying. The West Coast veteran has carved out a successful pop career, but in doing so diluted his sound. However, on this record he has returned to his gangster
READERS' CHOICE AWARDS BEST ACTOR: Bill Ward (Charlie Stubbs, Coronation Street) BEST ACTRESS: Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow, Coronation Street) BEST NEWCOMER: Robert Kazinsky (Sean Slater, EastEnders) SEXIEST MALE: Rob James- Collier (Liam Connor
HEAR the Fron Male Voice Choir perform Voices of the Valley with a full brass band in concert Currently at No. 9 in the album charts, the group of amateur musicians have become the fastest-selling classical act of all time after they reached sales of
IT is the day the traditionalists had been dreading. The day Warrington Baths was put up for sale. The Victorian building has been closed for three years but a document that has emerged this week shows it is due to be sold next year. The council is
A BLOOD donor session takes place at the Pyramid on Friday, January 5. There are two sessions, between 2pm and 4pm, and from 5.30pm until 7.30pm.
WARRINGTON'S most decorated serviceman, and a Royal Navy legend, has died at the age of 91. Lt John Bridge displayed enormous bravery time and again as bomb disposal officer in the Second World War. The Culcheth resident won the George Cross, the highest
Warrington 2nd 39 Glossop 2nd 10. WARRINGTON'S second team put together a superb display of festive rugby to completely overwhelm Glossop in an entertaining game in Miller Homes League Division Two on Saturday. Although the Fields brothers dominated
FATHER Christmas made a special visit to Fearnhead last week to greet his biggest fans. Santa heard about the work of volunteers from Blackbrook Community Association who had created him his very own grotto in Fearnhead Community Centre. A cash grant
